Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : San Marcos, TX
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 1544-100423
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 10/04/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Seasonal/Temporary position, not eligible for overtime
JOB SUMMARY
JOB SUMMARY
The City of San Marcos is looking for energetic individuals to staff our Holiday Camp. The camp provides area children, ages 5 thru 11, with a fun and educational filled holiday break that includes games, activities, crafts, and time outside! This is a temporary employment. The program is December 21, 2023, and January 2-5, 2024, totaling five days. There will be one (1) additional day of training prior to the start of camp (Date TBD). Activity Leaders report to the Youth Services Coordinator and to the Youth Services Specialist in the Coordinator’s absence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DECISION MAKING
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs child supervision duties for both on and off campus program activities; administers first aid; enforces adherence to safety rules; fills out handwritten forms; performs safety inspections daily.
- Administers recreation activities on camp site including structured activities; movies, special field trips, crafts, team building activities, and outdoor adventures.
- Maintains campus site area; cleans floors; picks up trash; performs other janitorial work as needed.
DECISION MAKING
- Must be able to perform duties safely and apply policies and procedures appropriately.
- Supervise children at all times.
- Must be able to facilitate an atmosphere that encourages challenge, learning, and growth.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Salary is dependent upon qualifications)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Ability to learn and administer first aid.
- Experience working with children required.
CORE COMPETENCIES AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Must be able to read city and departmental policies, procedure manuals and memos. Writing skills are necessary to prepare reports, activity logs, safety inspection forms and accident reports.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills are required; must be able to maintain positive working relationships with site personnel, supervisors, program participants, and parents.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting up to 30 pounds occasionally. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, vision, hearing and talking frequently; lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing and balancing occasionally.
Working conditions involve indoor and outdoor work, in the heat, sun, high humidity and wind; occasionally exposed to swimming pool chemicals, slippery surfaces; noise around crowds and whistles.
Safety Sensitive Position.
The City of San Marcos offers its employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and occupational lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance.
BENEFITS
Retirement
- Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) – Individual trust replacing Social Security
- Mission Square Retirement Corporation – optional 457-deferred compensation plan & Roth IRA
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- Employee Assistance Program
- Activity Center Membership
- Direct Deposit
01
Are you at least 16 years of age?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have the ability to learn and administer first aid care?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have any experience working with kids?
- Yes
- No
Required Question